KATHMANDU: Namibia emerged victorious over Nepal by a margin of 20 runs in the opening match of the Tri-nations T20I series.

The clash, held at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, saw Namibia winning the toss and opting to bat first.

Displaying a dominant performance, Namibia set an imposing target of 207 runs, losing only four wickets in the process.

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton stole the show with a spectacular century, amassing 101 runs. His century came in just 33 balls, marking the fastest century in T20I history.

In response, Nepal’s captain Rohit Poudel claimed two wickets, while Karan KC and Abhinash Bohara contributed with one wicket each.

During Nepal’s batting innings, Rohit Poudel, the captain, and Kushal Malla made noteworthy contributions, scoring 42 and 32 runs respectively.

Additionally, Dipendra Singh Airee added 48 runs to the team’s total.

R. Trumpelmann shone brightly for the Namibian side, clinching four wickets with an outstanding bowling display.